Tripolydora [Tripolydora]
Description
Tripolydora is a less commonly known genus within the Spionidae family, featuring species that live in marine environments with a specialized mode of feeding and habitat construction. These polychaetes are characterized by their unique palps and the ability to create complex burrows in the sediment, playing a role in the structural integrity of benthic substrates.
Species

Mediterranean keel worm [Tripolydora mediterranea]
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Pacific keel worm [Tripolydora pacifica]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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Order |
Spionida
Spionida
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Family |
Spionids
Spionidae
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Statistics
- Species 2